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Moose

By Moose
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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Most Intense Dypsis Lover on the Forum ?  

33 members have voted

  1. 1. Which Forum Member is the Biggest Dypsis Freak?

    • Bill Sanford (BS Man about Palms)
      19
    • Daryl O'Connor (Daryl)
      0
    • Ed Vaile (edric)
      8
    • Len (LJG)
      3
    • Matt (Ntheastpalms)
      0
    • Meg (PalmatierMeg)
      0
    • Olivier (olivier971)
      1
    • Pete (Pedro 65)
      1
    • Tim Brian (realarch)
      0
    • Tyrone (Tyrone)
      1

  2. 2. Which Forum Member has the most Diverse Dypsis Collection ?

    • Bill Sanford (BS Man about Palms)
      4
    • Ed Vaile (edric)
      2
    • Gary (Gtlevine)
      6
    • Jeff Searle (Jeff Searle)
      8
    • Len (LJG)
      1
    • Meg (PalmetierMeg)
      0
    • Olivier (olivier971)
      0
    • Pete (Pedro 65)
      11
    • Tim Brian (realarch)
      0
    • Tyrone (Tyrone)
      1

  3. 3. Which Forum Member has the most Specimen Dypsis species ?

    • Bo (bgl)
      14
    • Gary (Gtlevine)
      5
    • Jeff Searle (Jeff Searle)
      4
    • Len (LJG)
      1
    • Matt (Ntheastpalms)
      0
    • Mike Harris (Waykoolplantz)
      1
    • Olivier (olivier971)
      0
    • Pete (Pedro 65)
      8
    • Tim Brian (realarch)
      0
    • Tyrone (Tyrone)
      0

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Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Since we have not done a poll in awhile - here is one. I am limited to only 10 choices. I am sure many worthy canidates were left out. Please feel free to correct my omissions (as I am sure you will) LOL :lol:. The choices are in alphabetical order to eliminate a bias of the que. Forum user name is in ( ).

:o Calling all Dypsis Heads - this is you poll ! ^_^B)

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

DALION Experienced

DALION

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Too hard of a poll since I have not met these people or seen their gardens but my guess the answer for all three is Jeff Marcus.

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Gtlevine Grand Master

Gtlevine

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Jeff Marcus is King, I believe he is a forum member even if he does not post on the main forum.

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Rock Ridge Ranch

South Escondido

5 miles ENE Rancho Bernardo

33.06N 117W, Elevation 971 Feet

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Yes, I defer to him... but voted from the ones here... :P

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Dypsisdean Grand Master

Dypsisdean

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Jeff Marcus is King, I believe he is a forum member even if he does not post on the main forum.

I agree, I only have about 120 dypsis in the ground, representing almost 50 species. But I can't touch Jeff in quantity or size for dypsis in the garden. And in pots, nobody would come close to Jeff (yes, he is a forum/IPS member). Throw in his travel to Madagascar with Dransfield, his presentations, providing herbarium specimens, and time on the phone with seed collectors and customers - and it would be hard to find a bigger freak.

And I'll bet you that Bill Austin and Jerry Andersen have more dypsis "mojo" than the rest of us as well. And you can't forget KPL (Bo's old garden) for quantity and number of specimens.

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Yeah, hard to keep up with Marcus, Clayton and Jerry as they can basically go direct to aquire. Bill living so close to Jeff makes it easy too. Can't keep up with those guys.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

Bill Austin Grand Master

Bill Austin

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I would love to be able to see Clayton's one day, and Jerry's, Bo's, and Dean's are great gardens. I am really impressed with what Dean is doing with his, but hands down nothing I have seen on line or in person comes even close to what Jeff has done in my opinion . I went by Jeff's fri, to do a little horse trading and I am always just blow away, Yes I am VERY fortunate to live so close.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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I have to admit, It is funny that I actually posted before voting... I think I am noticing a trend on one of the questions... :blink:

Again.. I bow before so many others.. just a big fan... and also a little funny, I consider my self a bigger New Caledonia fan than a Dypsis fan.. I think its just cause I keep jabbering on incessantly about new cal and Dypsis.. :D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

edric Grand Master

edric

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No kidding, there wouldn't be any sense in voting, if you count Jeff Marcus, Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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Utopia Palms(Clayton & Teresa ) in Queensland was my biggest Dypsis overdose so far :drool:

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

edric Grand Master

edric

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17 votes! I've counted over 60 intensely interested in Dypsis users, and to not vote, and spoil Ron's fun, just because your slaves to your emotions, you should be ashamed of yourselves, in addition I thought everyone would like to know, I've received absolutely no photos for submission to Palmpedia, without first finding the photo myself, and then asking for permission from users, Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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Moose Grand Master

Moose

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17 votes! I've counted over 60 intensely interested in Dypsis users, and to not vote, and spoil Ron's fun, just because your slaves to your emotions, you should be ashamed of yourselves, in addition I thought everyone would like to know, I've received absolutely no photos for submission to Palmpedia, without first finding the photo myself, and then asking for permission from users, Ed

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Funkthulhu Mentor

Funkthulhu

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So, I don't know the disposition of the palm collections of anybody in this poll, and everybody says the guy to beat isn't even on the list.

*confused*

"Ph'nglui mglw'napalma Funkthulhu R'Lincolnea wgah'palm fhtagn"
"In his house at Lincoln, dread Funkthulhu plants palm trees."

MattyB Grand Master

MattyB

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I got me a bunyon wit an eyeball on it!

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Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

edric Grand Master

edric

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So, I don't know the disposition of the palm collections of anybody in this poll, and everybody says the guy to beat isn't even on the list.

*confused*

I think this question will be best explained by Dean, how about it Dean? Ed

MOSQUITO LAGOON

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Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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So, I don't know the disposition of the palm collections of anybody in this poll, and everybody says the guy to beat isn't even on the list.

*confused*

I think this question will be best explained by Dean, how about it Dean? Ed

I can explain, Jeff Marcus IMO, would qualify as the biggest Dypsis freak, has the largest collection of Dypsis species, maybe more Dypsis trees in the ground and the most mature, fruiting species of Dypsis than anyone here. In a league of his own. And he has dedicated his life to collecting and growing palms in which he can offer anyone in the world the opportunity to grow some themselves.

So, maybe what Moose meant, those in the poll are Palm Talk contributors, where as Jeff dosen't.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Dypsisdean Grand Master

Dypsisdean

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So, I don't know the disposition of the palm collections of anybody in this poll, and everybody says the guy to beat isn't even on the list.

*confused*

I think this question will be best explained by Dean, how about it Dean? Ed

I thought I already did in post #5.

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

Daryl Grand Master

Daryl

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I reckon Bill Beattie is the biggest Dypsis freak

Daryl

Gold Coast, Queensland Latitude 28S. Mild, Humid Subtropical climate. Rainfall - not consistent enough!

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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I reckon Bill Beattie is the biggest Dypsis freak

Daryl

Daryl,

I don't know about the biggest, but I've spent some considerable time with Bill in the bush and I would rank him at that time in the "top 5" for having a vast amount of knowledge. Vast.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Dypsisdean Grand Master

Dypsisdean

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I reckon Bill Beattie is the biggest Dypsis freak

Daryl

Daryl,

I don't know about the biggest, but I've spent some considerable time with Bill in the bush and I would rank him at that time in the "top 5" for having a vast amount of knowledge. Vast.

Unfortunately Bill would have to be classified as an ex-forum member. Why don't some of you who know him well ask him if he would consider giving PT another try. Let him know things are more peaceful and loving around here. :) We would really benefit from his participation.

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Kona, on The Big Island
Hawaii - Land of Volcanoes

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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And what about John Dranfield and that little garden called Kew ? :unsure:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Mr Rare Community Regular

Mr Rare

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There are so many Dypsis collectors that were not even named in this poll.

From my travels I would separate the collectors in four distinct locations as follows:

1. Queensland-Australia where you have Arden Dearden, Clayton York ,Bill Beatie and others.

2. Hawaii-USA where you have Jeff Marcus, Bo Lundquist, Jerry Andersen, Dean Ouer and others

3. California-USA where you have Marty Darian, Ron Lawyer, Len Geiger, Gary Levine, Greg Hamman, Bob Deyoung, Rick Cerino,Bill Sanford, myself and countless others

4. Florida-USA where you have Jeff Searle, Peter Balasky and several others

All that said I would say Jeff Marcus is the man and he continues to constantly add to his collection through collecting in habitat as well as describing new cultivated species.

The best part is this fraternity of collectors largely shares information and seeds and all of us will see our collections continue to expand.

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Jeffry Brusseau

"Cuesta Linda"

Vista, California

LJG Grand Master

LJG

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Yeah, cant believe we did not mention the godfather of Dypsis - Marty Darian.

Len

Vista, CA (Zone 10a)

Shadowridge Area

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are."

-- Alfred Austin

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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There are so many Dypsis collectors that were not even named in this poll.

From my travels I would separate the collectors in four distinct locations as follows:

1. Queensland-Australia where you have Arden Dearden, Clayton York ,Bill Beatie and others.

2. Hawaii-USA where you have Jeff Marcus, Bo Lundquist, Jerry Andersen, Dean Ouer and others

3. California-USA where you have Marty Darian, Ron Lawyer, Len Geiger, Gary Levine, Greg Hamman, Bob Deyoung, Rick Cerino,Bill Sanford, myself and countless others

4. Florida-USA where you have Jeff Searle, Peter Balasky and several others

All that said I would say Jeff Marcus is the man and he continues to constantly add to his collection through collecting in habitat as well as describing new cultivated species.

The best part is this fraternity of collectors largely shares information and seeds and all of us will see our collections continue to expand.

Great point made, Jeff.

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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How about our youngest Dypsis collector ... :huh:

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Here is three week old, Kylie Jane Searle, Jeff's newest grandaughter! :lol: She is a real sweetie. ^_^

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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"Here we are resting in the shade after my family took me on my first golf cart tour of grandpa's nursery. We looked at many Dypsis species to added to my collection" :rolleyes:

L to R - "That's me in the car seat, my Daddy Travis Searle, Grampa Jeff, (back L to R) Mommy Amber and Grandma Andrea".

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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"My Great Grandpa Pops joined us with his golf cart. He says I'm his little cutie"

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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"I love it when Grandma Andrea holds me. I feel so safe and loved like when Mommy holds me. :wub: Great Grandpa Pops is teasing me saying 'I hope you don't get hairy like your grandpa' ". :lol:

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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"Grandpa Jeff says the MODS are going to get me for being 'off topic'. :blink: So here are some photos of my very first Dypsis palm. Grandpa Jeff had to plant it for me cause Mommy said I had to take my nap. :( Grandpa Jeff said some guy called BS Man about Palms would be very proud of my selection. It's called Dypsis sp. White Mealy Bug. :lol: Thank you for letting me share with you my very first PRA." :winkie:

Kylie

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

PALM MOD Grand Master

PALM MOD

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"Grandpa Jeff says the MODS are going to get me for being 'off topic'. :blink: "

Kylie

Consider yourself gotten.

Thanks to those of you who help make this a fun and friendly forum.

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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J.B. Rare is on point as always.. :winkie:

And welcome to Dypsisland Kylie.. its not as weird as it sounds.. and Excellent first aquisition! I see its at Grandpops nursery cause of course you don't own a house yet. :)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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Hands down, it may be safe to state that Pete is the tough guy of all the Dypsis collectors :D

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Pete recovering from a ladder accident.

Good to see you posrting again Pete! :yay:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

Pedro 65 Grand Master

Pedro 65

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Hands down, it may be safe to state that Pete is the tough guy of all the Dypsis collectors :D

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Pete recovering from PRA accident.

Good to see you posrting again Pete! :yay:

Thanks Ron, its fun to be posting again but life will be much more fun when my head, bones and lungs have all healed well. Im very fortunate to have such a loving, caring wife and 5 beautiful children..

btw..my accident had nil to do with palms..I was gladly helping 4 great fellas around 70 years of age to rebuild a shed..thats where i from over 3 mtrs up a ladder fell to my head on concrete..very very lucky to be alive and very much looking fwd to our family holiday in Thailand soon...Ron, we are also very excited about heading to Hawaii next year..All the Best..Pete :)

Moose Grand Master

Moose

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After garnering 58% of the vote from fellow Palm Talk Members, Mr. Sanford must be declared the Dypsis Super Freak. B)

Bill - you need to come and collect your prize. Unfortunately for you it is here in Moose Land. :lol:

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Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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B)

I'd like to thank the Acadamy.....

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

  • 2 years later...
Moose Grand Master

Moose

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I'd like to thank the Acadamy.....

The award has been rescinded :bemused:

Coral Gables, FL 8 miles North of Fairchild USDA Zone 10B

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